The '''Russian Mafia''' run the south and west parts of [[Broker]], [[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]]. Most criminal activities in Broker are in the hands of the Russian Mafia. In the beginning of the game you almost immediately begin to work for this gang through Roman. [[Kenny Petrovic]], [[Mikhail Faustin]], and Dimitri Rascalov who took over after Faustin's death, are leader's of the Russian Mafia.

The '''Russian Mafia''' run the south and west parts of [[Broker]], [[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]]. Most criminal activities in Broker are in the hands of the Russian Mafia. In the beginning of the game you almost immediately begin to work for this gang through Roman. [[Kenny Petrovic]], [[Mikhail Faustin]], and Dimitri Rascalov who took over after Faustin's death, are leader's of the Russian Mafia.

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Members can be seen all over [[Hove Beach]], [[Firefly Island]] and [[Beachgate]] in large numbers, the majority of them appear to wear Russian caps.&nbsp;They may wear any of a variety of clothes, including suits, Russian fur hats, leather gloves, camo trousers, black/diamond-knit turtlenecks and green/brown suit jackets. Some have tattoos on their hands -- some have a Soviet Russia hammer and sickle on the back of the hand, some have a cross on the palm, a cat with a hat(common Vory symbol) with the word "Лара" on the left hand and on the right a ring tattoo with a "9" in it; there are possibly other unidentified tattoos. The gangs known enemies are [[Niko Bellic]] and the [[Albanian Mob|Albanians]]. Unidentified Russians in fur hats and sunglasses will shoot at you in the [[Russian Shop]] should you open fire at the clerk; considering the store's nature and location, these are likely to be Russian Mafia members fulfilling their part of a protection racket. Russian's weapons range from [[Pistol]]'s, a [[Combat Shotgun]], or [[AK47]]'s, Sometimes also wielding [[Micro Uzi]]'s.

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Members can be seen all over [[Hove Beach]], [[Firefly Island]] and [[Beachgate]] in large numbers, the majority of them appear to wear Russian caps.&nbsp;They may wear any of a variety of clothes, including suits, Russian fur hats, leather gloves, camo trousers, black/diamond-knit turtlenecks and green/brown suit jackets. Some have tattoos on their hands -- some have a Soviet Russia hammer and sickle on the back of the hand, some have a cross on the palm, a cat with a hat(common Vory symbol) with the word "Лара" on the left hand and on the right a ring tattoo with a "9" in it; there are possibly other unidentified tattoos. The gangs known enemies are [[Niko Bellic]] and the [[Albanian Mob|Albanians]]. Unidentified Russians in fur hats and sunglasses will shoot at you in the [[Russian Shop]] should you open fire at the clerk; considering the store's nature and location, these are likely to be Russian Mafia members fulfilling their part of a protection racket. Russian's weapons range from [[Pistol]]'s, a [[Pump Shotgun]], or [[AK47]]'s, Sometimes also wielding [[Micro Uzi]]'s.

The Russians are very loyal to each other. If Niko fires at one Russian, then other Russians within Niko's area will shoot at him. They are always many in number thus is this a hard fight for the player. Most members always carry AK-47's but rarely they carry pistols. Regular members do always carry normal pistols but also rarely use AK-47's. Before completion of [[Dimitri Rascalov]]'s missions the Russians will help [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] if he is shot at, attacked, or hit by a car, similar to the [[Hillside Posse]].

The Russians are very loyal to each other. If Niko fires at one Russian, then other Russians within Niko's area will shoot at him. They are always many in number thus is this a hard fight for the player. Most members always carry AK-47's but rarely they carry pistols. Regular members do always carry normal pistols but also rarely use AK-47's. Before completion of [[Dimitri Rascalov]]'s missions the Russians will help [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] if he is shot at, attacked, or hit by a car, similar to the [[Hillside Posse]].

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An interesting fact to note with the Russian Mafia in GTA IV and it's episodes is, that there are two russian gangs, defined in the game files as '''Russian Mob''' and '''Russian Mafia'''. The Russian Mob consists of younger members, usually weilding, [[Knife|knives]], [[pistol]]s, [[Pump Shotgun]]s and [[AK-47]]'s, drive tuned up [[Ingot]]s and LOZSPEED [[Uranus]]es. The '''Russian Mafia''' members are older members, around 30-50 years old, and carry once again knives and pistols, but also the [[Micro Uzi]] and drive sportier versions of the [[Schafter]] and [[Rebla]]. When you fire a gun in [[Hove Beach]], [[Beachgate]] or [[Firefly Island]] or any other Russian turf, you may spot two Russians fighting themselves.

===GTA: Chinatown Wars===

===GTA: Chinatown Wars===

In [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], the Russians drive around in yellow [[Cavalcade FXT]]s and have yellow clothes. They have [[Micro SMG]]s. In drug dealing, they sell [[Drugs|Ecstasy]] and buy [[Cocaine|Coke]]. Their yellow [[Burrito]]s, are driven all around their turf, in [[Hove Beach]], and south-western [[Firefly Island]], and can be highjacked and taken to a secluded [[Safehouses in GTA Chinatown Wars|safehouse]] so they can be searched for drugs.

In [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], the Russians drive around in yellow [[Cavalcade FXT]]s and have yellow clothes. They have [[Micro SMG]]s. In drug dealing, they sell [[Drugs|Ecstasy]] and buy [[Cocaine|Coke]]. Their yellow [[Burrito]]s, are driven all around their turf, in [[Hove Beach]], and south-western [[Firefly Island]], and can be highjacked and taken to a secluded [[Safehouses in GTA Chinatown Wars|safehouse]] so they can be searched for drugs.

They are inspired by the real-life Russian Mafia in America. This gang is large and well armed in all of its appearances. In each game they are trading weapons, drugs and perform other illegal activities. They use the old Soviet Union flag as their gang sign, hinting the fact that they like their old country.

3D Universe

GTA San Andreas

The Russian Mafia only appear in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for a short time, only being seen in three missions. They wear black t-shirts or gray sweaters, or matching jackets and trousers, and they use a wide arsenal of weapons. Though they have no permanent stake in the state, they have claimed the Atrium as a temporary turf in the mission Just Business, and also appear in league with the Ballas, Los Santos Vagos and San Fierro Rifa in Big Smoke's "Crack Palace". Their influence is obviously felt considerably more overseas, but after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Russian mobsters flooded into America.

HD Universe

GTA IV

The Russian Mafia run the south and west parts of Broker, Liberty City. Most criminal activities in Broker are in the hands of the Russian Mafia. In the beginning of the game you almost immediately begin to work for this gang through Roman. Kenny Petrovic, Mikhail Faustin, and Dimitri Rascalov who took over after Faustin's death, are leader's of the Russian Mafia.

Members can be seen all over Hove Beach, Firefly Island and Beachgate in large numbers, the majority of them appear to wear Russian caps. They may wear any of a variety of clothes, including suits, Russian fur hats, leather gloves, camo trousers, black/diamond-knit turtlenecks and green/brown suit jackets. Some have tattoos on their hands -- some have a Soviet Russia hammer and sickle on the back of the hand, some have a cross on the palm, a cat with a hat(common Vory symbol) with the word "Лара" on the left hand and on the right a ring tattoo with a "9" in it; there are possibly other unidentified tattoos. The gangs known enemies are Niko Bellic and the Albanians. Unidentified Russians in fur hats and sunglasses will shoot at you in the Russian Shop should you open fire at the clerk; considering the store's nature and location, these are likely to be Russian Mafia members fulfilling their part of a protection racket. Russian's weapons range from Pistol's, a Pump Shotgun, or AK47's, Sometimes also wielding Micro Uzi's.

The Russians are very loyal to each other. If Niko fires at one Russian, then other Russians within Niko's area will shoot at him. They are always many in number thus is this a hard fight for the player. Most members always carry AK-47's but rarely they carry pistols. Regular members do always carry normal pistols but also rarely use AK-47's. Before completion of Dimitri Rascalov's missions the Russians will help Niko if he is shot at, attacked, or hit by a car, similar to the Hillside Posse.

An interesting fact to note with the Russian Mafia in GTA IV and it's episodes is, that there are two russian gangs, defined in the game files as Russian Mob and Russian Mafia. The Russian Mob consists of younger members, usually weilding, knives, pistols, Pump Shotguns and AK-47's, drive tuned up Ingots and LOZSPEED Uranuses. The Russian Mafia members are older members, around 30-50 years old, and carry once again knives and pistols, but also the Micro Uzi and drive sportier versions of the Schafter and Rebla. When you fire a gun in Hove Beach, Beachgate or Firefly Island or any other Russian turf, you may spot two Russians fighting themselves.